All about Pet Food
The PFMA is the leading trade body for the UK pet food industry and our 81 members account for over 90% of the market.
(read more)Ensuring safe, nutritious pet foods during Covid-19
PFMA and our members are working across the pet food supply chain to ensure everybody continues to have access to safe and quality pet foods that meet the nutritional needs of our nation's pets during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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How Pet Food is Made
Effects of UK Lockdown Period on Wild Bird Food Market
Posted Apr 23, 2020 |Engaging with garden birds is a rewarding and enjoyable activity. Let's take a look at bird food sales and market trends before and during the lockdown period.
The importance of re-opening garden centres and doing it safely
Posted Apr 21, 2020 |Reopening garden centres, while prioritising safety of staff and customers, could improve the availability and supply of bird food products, contributing to the welfare and conservation of wild birds.
PFMA provides guidance on raw feeding in light of study from Porto University
Posted Apr 21, 2020 |Whilst the products tested were selected from the Portuguese market, as this was covered in the UK press, PFMA would like to provide reassurance and guidance to UK pet owners.
COVID-19 pandemic remains a human to human transmission and more research is needed to understand its origin
Posted Apr 16, 2020 |Following a recent genomics study of the new Coronavirus, and a hypothesis around the role of stray dogs in initiating it, PFMA takes a look at the latest science.
PFMA position on possible cases of COVID-19 in animals
Posted Apr 09, 2020 |Recent news reports may have left owners feeling concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on their pets. PFMA throws light on the latest science to reassure pet owners.
Pet Gazette - June 2019 - FEDIAF defines focus for future
As the voice of the European pet food industry, FEDIAF is busy working with authorities, regulators and academics on a regular basis to support industry's efforts to provide safe and nutritious pet foods to the 80 million European pet owning households.
PBW News - May 2019 - What owners need to know about rabbits
PFMA's top tips for rabbit owners - timed to celebrate Rabbit Awareness Week and the inclusion of a PFMA A3 poster in the magazine.
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Pet Population 2019
The latest figures for the UK pet population, following research among 8000 people.
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Codes Of Practice
The latest news on guidelines for the manufacture of raw pet food in the UK.
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Brexit & PFMA
PFMA published the Brexit Manifesto at its AGM on 30th March, the day after the Prime Minister's Article 50 letter was delivered to Brussels.
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